Smith, Samuel, 1752-1839

Biographical notes:

From the description of Papers of Samuel Smith, 1777. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71070916

American general and statesman.

From the description of Autograph notes. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664494

From the description of Autograph signature and 7 lines of writing. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664550

Maryland merchant, soldier, and politician. Served in the Revolution and during the War of 1812 commanded the defense of Baltimore. A Jeffersonian Republican, he represented Maryland in the U.S. House and Senate for 40 years, chairing the finance committees of both houses. Brother of Robert Smith (1757-1842), secretary of state and the navy.

U.S. senator and representative from Maryland, U.S army officer, and mayor of Baltimore, Md. Other family members represented include Samuel Smith's son John Spear Smith, diplomat; and brother Robert Smith, U.S. secretary of state and businessman of Baltimore, Md.

From the description of Samuel Smith family papers, 1772-1911 (bulk 1777-1865). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70982485

Revolutionary officer, businessman, and U.S. Senator and Representative from Maryland.

From the description of Papers of Samuel Smith, 1729-1924. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793729

General in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and in the U.S. Army during the War of 1812.

From the description of Papers, 1777-1814. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122515144

Biographical Note

Samuel Smith

1752, July 27:
Born, Carlisle, Pa.

ca. 1759:
Moved to Baltimore, Md.

1771 -
1774:
Visited Europe and conducted business there

1775:
Enlisted in the Continental Army

1776:
Secured captaincy in William Smallwood's regimentParticipated in the Battle of Long Island

1777:
Commanded Fort Mifflin

1778:
Participated in the Battle of MonmouthMarried Margaret Spear

1791:
Commanded Maryland troops sent to suppress the Whiskey
Insurrection

1793 -
1803:
Member, U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland

1803 -
1815:
Member, U.S. Senate from Maryland

1805 -
1808:
President pro tempore, U.S. Senate

1812 -
1814:
Major general commanding the defense of Baltimore, Md.

1816 -
1822:
Member, U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland

1822 -
1833:
Member, U.S. Senate from Maryland

1835 -
1838:
Mayor, Baltimore, Md.

1839, Apr. 22:
Died, Baltimore, Md.

From the guide to the Samuel Smith family papers, 1772-1911, (bulk 1777-1865), (Manuscript Division Library of Congress)